Tag: #AfricanCulture
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PETE EDOCHIE URGES NIGERIANS TO PRESERVE CULTURAL IDENTITY, VALUES
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has urged Nigerians to preserve their cultural identity and uphold traditional values, particularly through dressing and respect for elders. He made the call while speaking on Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask, as he reflects on his career and approaches his 80th birthday. Edochie praised the Yoruba people for…
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GABON REVIVES FESTIVAL OF CULTURES AFTER EIGHT-YEAR BREAK
The Government of Gabon has revived the Festival of Cultures, with the 15th edition held to strengthen national identity and preserve the country’s cultural heritage. The festival, held under the theme “Re-appropriation of Our Cultural Values,” seeks to promote Gabon’s traditions, languages, arts and sports while showcasing the cultural diversity of its nine provinces. According…
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CULTURAL FESTIVALS CAN BOOST TOURISM, UNITY — STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s arts, culture and creative sector have identified cultural festivals as important drivers of tourism, economic growth and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, they said festivals provide platforms for showcasing Nigeria’s rich heritage, including traditional music, dance, food, fashion, arts and…
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COMEDIAN USES NIGER TOUR TO SHOWCASE WEST AFRICA’S TOURISM POTENTIAL
West African comedian and content creator Amadou Larwanou, popularly known as Wanousky Montana, is using a documentary tour of Niger Republic to showcase the region’s cultural heritage, landscapes and tourism potential to a global audience. Montana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that West Africa’s scenic locations, historical sites, wildlife and cultural traditions could…
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AFROCENTRIC CULTURAL EXPO TO BOOST AFRICA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY — CHAMBER BOSS
The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA (NICOCUSA) says the forthcoming Afrocentric Cultural Expo will promote Africa’s rich cultural heritage while unlocking new economic opportunities for the continent’s creative and cultural industries. The Founder and CEO of NICOCUSA, Mr Gregory Ihenacho, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Awka. He said the expo, scheduled for Nov.…
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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO SET TO BECOME FIRST AFRICAN MUSICIAN WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Billboard, the five-time Grammy Award winner will receive the honour in the Recording category during a ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The recognition will also…
